Connecting the Water Supply

INSTALLATION

WARNING

To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•	Read all instructions before installing ice maker.
•	Do not attempt installation if instructions are not

Notes:

•Use copper tubing only for installation. Plastic is less durable and can cause damage.

•Add 8’ to tubing length needed to reach water supply for creation of service loop.

	understood or if they are beyond personal skill
	level.
• Observe all local codes and ordinances.
•	Do not service ice maker unless specifically
	recommended in Use & Care Guide or published
	user-repair instructions.
•	Disconnect power to refrigerator before installing
	ice maker.
• Water damage due to an improper water
	connection may cause mold/mildew growth.
	Clean up spills or leakage immediately.

CAUTION

To avoid property damage or possible injury, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•Consult a plumber to connect 1⁄4” O.D. copper tubing to household plumbing to assure compliance with local codes and ordinances.

•Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 35 and 100 pounds per square inch, 20 pounds per square inch without filter.

•Do not use a self-piercing, or 3⁄16” saddle valve. Both reduce water flow can become clogged over time, and may cause leaks if repair is attempted.

•Wait two to three hours before placing refrigerator into final position to check and correct any water leaks. Recheck for leaks after 24 hours.

•Verify the copper tubing under the sleeve is smooth and free from defects. Do not reuse an old sleeve.

Materials Needed

•	1⁄4” outer diameter flexible copper tubing
•	Shut-off valve (requires a 1⁄ ” hole to be drilled into

1. Create service loop with copper tubing (minimum 2’ diameter). Avoid kinks in the copper tubing when bending the service loop. Do not use plastic tubing.

2.Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.

3.Place brass nut (A) and sleeve (B) on copper tube end as illustrated. Reminder: Do not use an old sleeve. The nut and sleeve are provided in the Use and Care packet.

4.Place end of copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly - Do not kink – so that tubing feeds straight into inlet port.

5.Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut into inlet port.

Place adjustable wrench on nut

(1) attached to plastic waterline and maintain position.

Using second adjustable wrench, turn the lower nut

(2)counterclockwise and fully tighten while holding the upper nut in place.

2’ diameter

minimum

1 2

	4
	water supply line before valve attachment)
•	Adjustable wrench (2)
•	1⁄4” hex nut driver

Important: Do not over-tighten. Cross threading may occur.

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Fisher & Paykel RX256DT7X1 installation instructions Connecting the Water Supply

Models: RX256DT7X1

INSTALLATION